Grain
What is the main purpose of the grain
Mainly for milling, but also for feed
Does Wheat have petals
No
Do wheat leaves have small hairs
No
What is the by product of the stem
Straw for bedding
Dies wheat have a fibrous or tap roots
fibrous
What state produces the most wheat
North Dakota/Kansas
how does the flowers pollinate
by the wind
What provides the plant with its food
The Flag Leaf
Is the steam Hollow
Yes
Which type of wheat, between winter or spring, has deeper roots
Winter wheat
How many types of wheat are there
2
How long does it take wheat to pollinate
7 days
Do the leaves have any gluten
No, it is strictly the grain
Whats the main purpose of the stem
to hold up the plant
What 3 things mainly impact the roots
Soil structure, Pores & Cracks, and Water stress
How much does one bushel of Wheat weigh
60 pounds
How does the wheat pollinate
by the wind
How to the leaves connect to the steam
Wrap around the steam
are the stems strong even though they appear weak
yes
How deep down you need to plant winter wheat, in the valley, for optimal yield
1-1.5 inches deep
How long has wheat been grown for in civilization
8,000 years
How can we accurately predict the exact time of an thesis (flowering) for a specific wheat genotype in a future, variable climate, and manipulate this timing to maximize yield and disease resistance simultaneously?
we can't
What does the leaf used for
Grain production
How much is the wheat part of humans diet
20%
How many pounds of end does it take to produce 10 pounds of yield
2-3 pounds